Would you like to know where running in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria? Whether you are on vacation or a few days for work, there are no excuses. Plus, it's a good way to explore the places to visit in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Below we mention four wonderful options for running around the capital. We'll tell you about them below!
Where to run in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
The four options for running in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria They are quite attractive and safe, since you do not have to cross streets where there are cars. They are the Roman Park, the Las Canteras walk, El Confital and Avenida Marítima.
✔ Run in the Roman Park
The Roman Park is located in the heart of Las Palmas, very close to the sports pier, next to the Metropole Swimming Club. This park is practically dedicated to runners. It has 1 km circular run on land and grass area for exercise, even some exercise machines outdoor gym. It can be said that practically all the runners in the city train here. Likewise, many personal trainers have settled in Parque Romano to train their groups outside. The general atmosphere is very good and there is night lighting.
In the Roman Park there are digital clocks with seconds hand every half kilometer. At the same time, it has marks along the track so you can do sets. For information, next to this park r there children's park with a cafe and toilets, as well as a dog park.
✔ Running along Las Canteras Beach (only from 22:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.)
We recommend the route from La Puntilla to the El Atlante viewpoint. They are approximately 5 kilometers there and 5 kilometers back. That is, 10 kilometers to run along one of the best urban beaches in Spain: The pits. Maybe this is one of the The most beautiful options for running in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, especially when the sun goes down and You can also see the sunset. The bad thing about that time is that the walk is quite crowded and you will have to avoid people. To avoid this, try to go first thing in the morning or at night, as there is night lighting.
IMPORTANT: During the pandemic, sports have been banned on Las Canteras promenade from 8:00 a.m. to 22:00 p.m..
If you are not staying near Las Canteras, you can park next to The Atlante, since it is free. So you can start the race from here. Don't leave anything visible in the car.
✔ Run through El Confital, the best trail running place in Las Palmas
Very close to Las Canteras beach, we have the Confital beach. We already told you in the post about this beach that it is another idyllic place in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria for running. Why? Because you can run and have a panoramic view of the entire bay of Las Canteras. Keep in mind that there is a stretch here to run along the wooden walkway. You would have to do the rest of the route by dirt roads.
There are also sections to run through the El Confital mountain to the Las Coloradas neighborhoodYou can even go to Las Canteras if you want to do a longer ride, as there is a path that connects both. Please note that there is no night lighting in El Confital.
✔ Run along Avenida Matítima
The last alternative we propose for running in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is Avenida Marítima. The Maritime Avenue goes from the La Laja beach (sculpture of Tritón,) to the Real Club Náutico de Gran Canaria, next to the Las Alcaravaneras beach. In total they are 10 kilometers each way. That is, if you want to do the round trip is 20 kilometers. Therefore, it can be a good workout if you are preparing to do a marathon or half marathon.
The good thing about this route is that you will always have the sea at your side and that it is illuminated. The bad thing is that along most of the route you have the motorway leading to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. And with it, the pollution from all the cars that pass by. In any case, you will be able to appreciate several beautiful areas of the city: Las Alcaravaneras beach, the Sports Pier, the fishing neighborhood of San Cristóbal and La Laja beach.
Trail running in Los Giles
Finally, if you are looking for a trail running route in Las Palmas for longer runs, we recommend this one. trail route through Los Giles with a panoramic views of the entire city. Of course, it is not as close as the four previous routes. If you want to discover the island running, we recommend you visit the section of the website about trail running in Gran Canaria.
Popular races in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Well, now you know where to run in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. All you need to know is that several popular races are held in the city every year. The most notable is the Gran Canaria Marathon and LPA Night RUN. Dare to visit the city on those dates and live it like any other Gran Canarian!
Finally, If you are going to stay in island of Gran Canaria for a few days, perhaps you would like to know our local tips in our Guides section. With them, you will not have to organize anything, we have already done it for you with great care. Check out all of our guides by clicking on the image below.
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Emilio wants the project because he is going to buy the park to go running alone…. What there is to read.
Hello, I am a runner athlete, and I would like to obtain, if possible, the project for the Roman park of Las Pañanas in Gran Canaria. Greetings
Hi Emilio.
What do you mean by the Roman Park project? It is a 1km outdoor circular dirt track, the intermediate meters are also marked. They have recently included some machines for outdoor strength exercises. Everything totally free.
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